Holiday Inn Dar Es Salaam by IHG

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Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts
7.8 (618 reviews)
Azikiwe Street, Upanga Road Junction , Dar es Salaam , TZ
+255 22 213 9250

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Good location
Friendly staff
Adequate breakfast
Cons:
Outdated rooms
Unhelpful reception staff
Food quality inconsistency

Categories

Cleanliness
7.19
While many reviews noted cleanliness, some mentioned outdated rooms suggesting that cleanliness may not always be optimal.
Service
7.66
There were mixed reviews about service, with some highlighting the kindness of staff while others noted unhelpfulness.
Location
8.7
Several reviews praised the convenience of the location for both business and leisure.
Room Quality
7.15
Reviews indicated that rooms were small and dated, which negatively impacted this rating.
Amenities
8.18
The hotel’s amenities received positive remarks, particularly the breakfast.
Value for Money
8.14
Given overall satisfaction, guests found the value for money to be acceptable pending some complaints.
Food and Beverage
7.69
While breakfast was well received, there were complaints about dinner options, affecting this category.
Overall Experience
7.66
Overall experience varied significantly, with some guests enjoying their stay, while notable incidents negatively impacted others.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-08 18:34

Property Description

Luxurious Amenities
Holiday Inn Dar Es Salaam City Centre offers a range of luxurious amenities including a gym, spa, swimming pool, and multiple dining options.

Helipad Beer Garden
Enjoy breathtaking views of Dar Es Salaam at the Helipad Beer Garden, where you can indulge in delicious meals and a wide variety of cocktails and mocktails.

Convenient Location
Situated in the bustling business district, the hotel is just a short drive away from banks, embassies, and shops, making it an ideal choice for business and leisure travelers alike.

Experience luxury and convenience at Holiday Inn Dar Es Salaam City Centre. Book your stay now to enjoy a memorable experience!

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: DAR

Location

Guest Reviews

7.8
Based on 618 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.19
Service: 7.66
Location: 8.7
Room Quality: 7.15
Amenities: 8.18
Value for Money: 8.14
Food and Beverage: 7.69
Overall Experience: 7.66
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KPANGNY MARCEL • family_with_children • ci
9
Génial
Pros:

La courtoisie, l'accueil, le petit déjeuner

Cons:

RAS

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Olusoji • solo_traveller • us
8
Cons:

The door infrastructure is very old

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Pragneshkumar • couple • us
6
It’s ok
Pros:

Good location and good breakfast

Cons:

Room are very small

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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mwanaupanga • couple • no
10
2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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June • solo_traveller • us
7
Nice
Pros:

Very nice breakfast buffet

Cons:

N/A

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Wanjiku Otieno • solo_traveller • ke
5
Consider removing the carpets
Pros:

Friendly staff, clean beddings, towels

Cons:

Strong dump stench from the wall to wall carpet in the room, I could sleep at all.

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Sol • solo_traveller • gb
2
Cons:

The facility is too old and room scent is bad

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Caroline Wood • solo_traveller • ca
8
Pros:

Breakfast

Cons:

Carpet in room...needs washing more often or changed to tile.

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Salum • solo_traveller • be
10
Great
Pros:

It was great. Good people

Cons:

I liked everything

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Caroline • extended_group • tz
6
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Magangani • solo_traveller • mw
10
I enjoyed my stay. It’s a nice place.
Pros:

The staff were all great. Each one I met was great

Cons:

No noise

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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samahongo • solo_traveller • zm
6
Hotel experience: Holiday Inn in Dar Es Salaam
Pros:

Employees are very kind, and always willing to offer help

Cons:

Standards are not very good. The facilities should be upgraded to improve customer experience and overall hotel stay at Holiday Inn.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Bucumi • solo_traveller • tz
10
Lovable
Pros:

Clean and the operation manager is excellent, quick and responsive

Cons:

Nothing. Just restaurant staff to make sure they have the know the product they offer on finger tips

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • couple • de
8
Pros:

Überaus freundliches Personal.

Cons:

Das Hotel ist leider baulich in die Jahre gekommen und eine Zeitnahe Renovierung würde gut tun.

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Sam • couple • gb
10
Great staff, very helpful after a long day!
Pros:

Booked last minute after a crazy flight delay that left us stuck for 24 hours, easy check in and lots of assistance for a late dinner, good breakfast and the operations manager really took care of us and made us feel welcome while we waited for our new flight

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Yukinori • solo_traveller • jp
6
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Haempreet • solo_traveller • ae
8
2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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VIHAN ARYA • couple • in
10
2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Aziza • couple • kz
10
2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Tapiwa • couple • zw
9
We enjoyed our stay. Staff at the restaurant were very friendly
Pros:

Breakfast was good with several items to select from. The location is good

Cons:

Everything was just good

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee